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Those who say Barkley is not the best USC quarterback ever point out that as a three-year starter, he has never been voted to the first-team all-conference or All-America teams. He has not led the Trojans to a conference title, though USC would have played in the inaugural Pac-12 championship game this season if not for NCAA sanctions.

Those who say Barkley is not the best USC quarterback ever point out that as a three-year starter, he has never been voted to the first-team all-conference or All-America teams. He has not led the Trojans to a conference title, though USC would have played in the inaugural Pac-12 championship game this season if not for NCAA sanctions. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Those who say Barkley is not the best USC quarterback ever point out that as a three-year starter, he has never been voted to the first-team all-conference or All-America teams. He has not led the Trojans to a conference title, though USC would have played in the inaugural Pac-12 championship game this season if not for NCAA sanctions.